Hakonechloa macra 'Beni Kaze' ~ Beni Kaze Japanese Forest Grass Size:1 GALLON Image: Photo by David J

Image: Photo by David J

Too much shade will lose its upright form

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Low maintenance plant

Best bloom in full sun and moist

IMAGE:  Dennis Jarvis from Halifax

Hakonechloa macra 'Beni Kaze' ~ Beni Kaze Japanese Forest Grass Size:1 GALLON Image: Photo by David JBeni Kaze Japanese Forest Grass is a shade loving deciduous grass that forms dense arching mounds of papery bright green foliage and turns gold and red tinge in fall. The summer flower panicles are unnoticeable among the foliage. Grows best in part shade and moist well drained soil. Can grow in full shade in the Deep South, or in full sun if soils consistently moist. Type: Orn. Grass Height: 1' 1. 5' Spread: 2' 3' Spacing: 2. 5 USDA Hardiness Zone: 4